DALLAS (AP) - Bryce Thompson scored 24 points to help Oklahoma State hold on for an 85-83 victory over SMU in the second round of the NIT on Sunday.
The Cowboys (18-17), seeded fourth in the Dallas Region, will play the winner of the matchup between No. 2 seed North Texas and third-seeded Arkansas State in the quarterfinals.
Thompson shot 11 of 18 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line for Oklahoma State. Abou Ousmane added 18 points, five rebounds and four blocks.